Life Cycle Assessment: A Metric for The Circular Economy
Life cycle assessment (LCA) is an established methodology used to quantify the environmental impacts of products, processes and services. Circular economy (CE) thinking is conceptual way of considering the impacts of consuming resources. By taking a closed loop approach, CE provides a framework for influencing behaviours and practices to minimise this impact. Development of the circular economy is a crucial component in the progression towards future sustainability. This book provides a robust systematic approach to the circular economy concept, using the established methodology of LCA. Including chapters on circular economic thinking, the use of LCA as a metric and linking LCA to the wider circular economy, this book utilises case studies to illustrate the approaches to LCA. With contributions from researchers worldwide, Life Cycle Assessment provides a practical, global guide for those who wish to use LCA as a research tool or to inform policy, process, and product improvement.
Life Cycle Assessment: A Metric for The Circular Economy, The Royal Society of Chemistry, 2021.
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ForewordByN. D. MortimerN. D. MortimerSearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 1: Theories and Tools for the Assessment of Environmental Impacts of Human Activitiesp1-26ByM. J. Black;M. J. BlackCentre for Environment and SustainabilityUniversity of SurreyGuildfordGU2 7XHUKDepartment of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic EngineeringUniversity College LondonLondonWC1E 6BTUK[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:A. L. Borrion;A. L. BorrionDepartment of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic EngineeringUniversity College LondonLondonWC1E 6BTUK[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:O. MwabonjeO. MwabonjeCentre for Environmental PolicyImperial College LondonLondonSW7 2AZUKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 2: The Circular Economy: Concept, Tools and Implementationp27-53ByTeresa Domenech;Teresa DomenechUniversity College London Institute for Sustainable Resources, Central House14 Upper Woburn PlaceLondon WC1H 0NNUnited Kingdom[email protected]University College London, The Circular Economy Lab (CircEL)Gower StreetLondon WC1E 6BTUnited KingdomSearch for other works by this author on:Julia A. StegemannJulia A. StegemannUniversity College London, Civil, Environmental and Geomatic EngineeringChadwick Building, Gower StreetLondon WC1E 6BTUnited KingdomUniversity College London, The Circular Economy Lab (CircEL)Gower StreetLondon WC1E 6BTUnited KingdomSearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 3: Life Cycle Assessment as a Metric for Circular Economyp54-80ByX. C. Schmidt Rivera;X. C. Schmidt RiveraInstitute of Energy Futures, College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences, Brunel University LondonKingston LaneUxbridgeUB8 3PHUK[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:P. Balcombe;P. BalcombeDivision of Chemical Engineering and Renewable Energy, School of Engineering and Material Science, Queen Mary University of LondonE1 4NSUKSearch for other works by this author on:M. NieroM. NieroAalborg University, Department of Planning, Research group “Sustainable Design and Transition, A.C.”Meyers Vænge 152450CopenhagenDenmarkSearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 4: Case Study – Construction Material (Steel)p81-104ByJ. P. BiratJ. P. BiratSearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 5: Case Study – Construction Materials (Cement, Aggregates and Concrete Products)p105-133ByMd. Uzzal Hossain;Md. Uzzal HossainThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Department of Civil and Environmental EngineeringHung HomKowloonHong Kong[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Chi-Sun PoonChi-Sun PoonThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Department of Civil and Environmental EngineeringHung HomKowloonHong Kong[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 6: Assessing the Environmental Benefits of Using Glass Powder as a Supplementary Cementitious Material in a Context of Open-loop Recyclingp134-152ByJ. Deschamps;J. DeschampsInterdisciplinary Research Laboratory on Sustainable Engineering and Ecodesign (LIRIDE), Sherbrooke University, Department of Building and Civil Engineering2500, Boul. de l'universitéSherbrookeJ1K 2R1Canada[email protected]SAQ Industrial Chair on the Valorization of Glass in Materials, Sherbrooke University, Department of Building and Civil Engineering2500, Boul. de l'universitéSherbrookeJ1K 2R1CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:A. Tagnit-Hamou;A. Tagnit-HamouSAQ Industrial Chair on the Valorization of Glass in Materials, Sherbrooke University, Department of Building and Civil Engineering2500, Boul. de l'universitéSherbrookeJ1K 2R1CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:B. Fournier;B. FournierLaval University, Department of Geology and Geological Engineering2325 Rue de l'universitéG1V 0A6Quebec CityCanadaSearch for other works by this author on:B. AmorB. AmorInterdisciplinary Research Laboratory on Sustainable Engineering and Ecodesign (LIRIDE), Sherbrooke University, Department of Building and Civil Engineering2500, Boul. de l'universitéSherbrookeJ1K 2R1Canada[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 7: Life Cycle Assessment of Sustainable Polymer Packagingp153-177ByMiao Guo;Miao GuoDepartment of Chemical EngineeringImperial College LondonLondon SW7 2AZUK[email protected][email protected]Department of EngineeringKing's College LondonWC2R 2LSUKSearch for other works by this author on:Nilay ShahNilay ShahDepartment of Chemical EngineeringImperial College LondonLondon SW7 2AZUK[email protected][email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 8: Case Study: Textilesp178-211ByŞ. Altun KurtoğluŞ. Altun KurtoğluArtisan Technical Consultancy, Formerly at Bursa Technical University, Department of Fibre and Polymer EngineeringBursaTurkey[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 9: Refining Made Circular: The Potential for Substituting Biogenic for Fossil Carbonp212-231ByV. Moreau;V. MoreauEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Laboratory of Environmental and Urban Economics, ENAC-IA-LEUREStation 16, 1015 LausanneSwitzerland[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:F. Meylan;F. MeylanUniversity of Lausanne, Faculty of Geosciences and Environment, Institute of Earth Surface Dynamics, Geopolis1015 LausanneSwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:S. ErkmanS. ErkmanUniversity of Lausanne, Faculty of Geosciences and Environment, Institute of Earth Surface Dynamics, Geopolis1015 LausanneSwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 10: Case Study – Packagingp232-261ByM. Niero;M. NieroAalborg University, Department of PlanningA.C. Meyers Vænge 152450CopenhagenDenmark[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:A. ManzardoA. ManzardoUniversity of Padova, Department of Industrial EngineeringVia Marzolo 9351531PadovaItalySearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 11: Case Study: Agricultural Crop Productionp262-289ByT. L. Oldfield;T. L. OldfieldUniversity College Dublin, School of Biosystems and Food EngineeringBelfield, Dublin 4Ireland[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:W. Chen;W. ChenUniversity College Dublin, School of Biosystems and Food EngineeringBelfield, Dublin 4Ireland[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:F. Murphy;F. MurphyUniversity College Dublin, School of Biosystems and Food EngineeringBelfield, Dublin 4Ireland[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:N. M. HoldenN. M. HoldenUniversity College Dublin, School of Biosystems and Food EngineeringBelfield, Dublin 4Ireland[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 12: Livestock Productionp290-316ByAlexandre Strapasson;Alexandre StrapassonImperial College London, Centre for Environmental PolicyWeeks Building, 16 Prince's GardenLondonSW7 1NEUK[email protected]Harvard University, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs79 JFK StreetCambridge MA02138USASearch for other works by this author on:Collins Oduor;Collins OduorDepartment of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology (LARMAT), University of NairobiP.O. Box 29053-00625NairobiKenyaSearch for other works by this author on:Beatriz DomeniconiBeatriz DomeniconiBrazilian Roundtable on Sustainable Livestock (GTPS)Av. Paulista, 1754, Cj. 146São Paulo, SP01310-920BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 13: Case Study – Bioenergy Life-cycle Analysis and Implications on Bioenergy-driven Circular Economyp317-336ByHao Cai;Hao CaiSystems Assessment Group, Energy Systems Division, Argonne National Laboratory9700 South Cass Avenue60439LemontUSA[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Michael WangMichael WangSystems Assessment Group, Energy Systems Division, Argonne National Laboratory9700 South Cass Avenue60439LemontUSA[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 14: Resource Impacts of Fully Renewable Energy Systems: The Case of Metalsp337-357ByV. MoreauV. MoreauEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Laboratory of Environmental and Urban Economics, ENAC-IA-LEUREStation 161015 LausanneSwitzerland[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 15: Linking Life Cycle Assessment to the Wider Circular Economyp358-374ByS. J. McLarenS. J. McLarenMassey University, School of Agriculture and EnvironmentTennent DrivePalmerston North 4474New Zealand[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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